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Cable system installer/maintainer salary
Average cable system installer/maintainer salary
$39,795
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Average cable system installer/maintainer salary by state
Highest paying states for cable system installer/maintainers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $43,662 | $20.99 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $41,623 | $20.01 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $43,437 | $20.88 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $44,064 | $21.18 |
| 5 | Michigan | $40,694 | $19.56 |
| 6 | Maryland | $42,145 | $20.26 |
| 7 | Virginia | $41,093 | $19.76 |
| 8 | Alabama | $38,651 | $18.58 |
| 9 | New York | $45,162 | $21.71 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $38,531 | $18.52 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $37,478 | $18.02 |
| 12 | Texas | $39,151 | $18.82 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $43,115 | $20.73 |
| 14 | Vermont | $40,684 | $19.56 |
| 15 | Colorado | $38,616 | $18.57 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $38,521 | $18.52 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $39,339 | $18.91 |
| 18 | California | $40,315 | $19.38 |
| 19 | Iowa | $35,703 | $17.16 |
| 20 | Ohio | $37,863 | $18.20 |
| 21 | Missouri | $39,155 | $18.82 |
| 22 | Arizona | $36,856 | $17.72 |
| 23 | Kansas | $38,571 | $18.54 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $38,694 | $18.60 |
| 25 | Illinois | $39,477 | $18.98 |
| 26 | Utah | $33,525 | $16.12 |
| 27 | Maine | $39,282 | $18.89 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $38,498 | $18.51 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $28,828 | $13.86 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $37,010 | $17.79 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $38,564 | $18.54 |
| 32 | Washington | $28,409 | $13.66 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $37,910 | $18.23 |
| 34 | Indiana | $36,865 | $17.72 |
| 35 | Oregon | $28,943 | $13.91 |
| 36 | Georgia | $37,261 | $17.91 |
| 37 | Idaho | $28,072 | $13.50 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $35,264 | $16.95 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $36,766 | $17.68 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $35,284 | $16.96 |
| 41 | Florida | $34,989 | $16.82 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $36,114 | $17.36 |
| 43 | Montana | $25,592 | $12.30 |
| 44 | Alaska | $29,065 | $13.97 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $33,061 | $15.89 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $31,627 | $15.21 |
| 47 | Delaware | $35,524 | $17.08 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | $35,831 | $17.23 |
| 49 | Nevada | $28,626 | $13.76 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $33,410 | $16.06 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $30,825 | $14.82 |
Cable system installer/maintainer salary details
A cable system installer/maintainer's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a cable system installer/maintainer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $39,795 | $3,316 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying cable system installer/maintainer jobs
The highest paying types of cable system installer/maintainers are switch technician, telecom technician, and communications technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Technician | $37,471 | $3,123 | $18.01 | 92,566 |
| Tower Hand | $38,967 | $3,247 | $18.73 | 7,550 |
| Tower Climber | $41,248 | $3,437 | $19.83 | 18,165 |
| Telecommunications Technician | $41,935 | $3,495 | $20.16 | 70,494 |
| Broadband Technician | $41,187 | $3,432 | $19.80 | 108,109 |
| Communications Technician | $52,222 | $4,352 | $25.11 | 125,698 |
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Cable system installer/maintainer salary trends
The average cable system installer/maintainer salary has risen by $4,862 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cable system installer/maintainer earned $34,933 annually, but today, they earn $39,795 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for cable system installer/maintainers over the last decade.
Compare cable system installer/maintainer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average cable system installer/maintainer salary over time
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Cable system installer/maintainer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,800 | $19.13 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | $37,500 | $18.02 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $36,300 | $17.46 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $34,600 | $16.61 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | $34,700 | $16.70 | -1.7% |
Recently added cable system installer/maintainer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | 737 NL Assembler Installer Cable Center Systems B | Everett, WA | 11/16/2023 | $39,653 |
| Boeing | 737 NL Assembler Installer Cable Center Systems B | Everett, WA | 10/13/2023 | $39,653 |
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